This Could Be the Day chords by
Robyn Hitchcock

N/A•

Key: E major•

Verse 1

E

E

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A

A

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E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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E

E

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This could be the

B

B

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Bm

Bm

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D

D

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day I've waited for all my life,

E

E

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D

D

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And it's coming true.

B

B

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D

D

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This could be the day I've

waited for all my life,

E

E

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B

B

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And it looks like you.

Verse 2

B

B

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Bells of fire, hissing through

A

A

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The dark and tropical night,

Thrown by Nubian slaves.

E

E

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B

B

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Verse 3

D

D

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This could be the night I've waited

E

E

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for all my frumpy, little, life.

D

D

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B

B

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This could be the night I

D

D

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cut a malignant growth

E

E

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B

B

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With a steel knife.

Verse 4

B

B

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Tongues of fire, hissing through

A

A

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The dark and tropical night,

E

E

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Thrown by Nubian slaves.

Interlude 1

B

B

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E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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E

E

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D

D

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A

A

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D

D

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E

E

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Verse 5

E

E

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B

B

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Bm

Bm

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This could be the train I've

D

D

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waited for all my life,

E

E

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Coming 'round the bend.

D

D

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B

B

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This could be the chain that

D

D

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fettered me all my life,

E

E

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B

B

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Coming to an en_ d.

D

D

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I always

Verse 6

A

A

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E

E

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bowed and curtsied.

D

D

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A

A

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E

E

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I held the candle high,

D

D

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A

A

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E

E

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And I blessed your valuable feet

B

B

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As they went by.

Verse 7

B

B

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Tongues of fire, hissing through

A

A

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The dark and tropical night,

E

E

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Thrown by Nubian slaves.

Outro 1

B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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Chords

E
A
D
B
Bm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of This Could Be the Day?

The original key of This Could Be the Day by Robyn Hitchcock is E major.

What are the main chords for This Could Be the Day?

The primary chords used in This Could Be the Day are E, A, D, B, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play This Could Be the Day?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is This Could Be the Day beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, D, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of This Could Be the Day?

The tempo of This Could Be the Day is approximately 54 beats per minute.

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